Every time I fish a brook trout stream, I’m reminded why I have such a soft spot for them. I’m a sucker for dry fly eats, and a brook trout hits a dry fly like no other. The best thing about them?

Prime hopper season runs from late summer into early fall. When warm water and low flows slow the regular aquatic insect hatches, trout start looking elsewhere for calories. The good news is that ...

Three local fishermen take us to their favorite Northern Michigan fishing spots for bluegill, trout and salmon, sharing tips along the way for preparing a fresh catch feast. Fried Bluegill Recipe | A ...

If you think about fly fishing or river fishing in general, chances are that a brown trout comes to mind. Catching a big brown is the pinnacle for many trout anglers, whether fishing with fly gear or ...

Trout fishing in muddy water can be a pain. All those rules you’ve been taught about where fish should be? Throw them out the window. If you can’t see anything, trout can’t see anything – they’re ...

Flyfishing for trout isn’t a complicated, difficult sport. A close look reveals that a successful flyfisherman has mastered several basic abilities: casting smoothly and accurately, knowing how to ...

Few outdoor sports can match the grace and allure of fly fishing (not to mention the awesome gear). Let these bits of advice inspire you to get started. Taking up the fly rod requires a certain level ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As a member of the outdoor media, I am fortunate to live in Colorado. This state is home to many of the most knowledgeable outdoor experts in North America, ...

The New York State department of Environmental Conservation has provided several trout fishing tips for angling enthusiasts. Water temperatures can be cold in the spring due to snowmelt and cold rains ...

A trip to the Great Smoky Mountains near Townsend, Tenn., to fly-fish for trout yielded 14 gorgeous rainbows for Joey Asher. But the experience also taught him a lot about persuasive communication. I ...